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17 August 2013 at 9:29am

Police officer charged with sex assaults

A police officer based in Clacton has been charged with a number of sexual assaults on two women. Pc Neil Culham was arrested in February 2013 after Essex police launched an investigation. The women claimed they had been touched in an inappropriate manner.

The 40-year-old Essex officer, who is currently suspended from duty, was charged on Friday, August 16 with seven counts of sexual touching and one count of perverting the course of justice. He was released on police bail prior to his appearance at Ipswich Magistrates Court on Monday, September 2.

Essex Police wish to reassure members of the public that these matters are treated very seriously. Essex Police would like to encourage anyone with further information regarding this case, or concerns of a similar nature, to come forward. All such matters will be dealt with in strictest confidence by our Professional Standards Department.